A shift in claims trends is introducing new challenges for insurers and repairers related to risk exposure, cycle time and repair complexity.
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Battery electric vehicles were a strong and growing share of new EV sales in the U.S. before 2023, but now the hybrid market is growing faster than BEVs.
OEMs have indicated, however, that it will take sustained gas prices of greater than $5 a gallon before a big industry-wide shift in the vehicle mix.
Electric vehicle adoption remains limited, with just 9% of car buyers planning to purchase an EV, compared to 21% opting for hybrid vehicles.
States with the most and least charging stations per EVs, highest and lowest EV populations, states with biggest EV registration increases and more.
These trends will directly shape the training curriculum and hands-on learning opportunities featured at the 2026 Worldpac STX, Aug. 19-23, in Maryland.
Both vehicle prices and fuel costs are shifting consumer interest toward more fuel-efficient vehicles.
